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Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

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1987

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The Westerner Vol. 8 No. 2, Western Michigan University Nov 1987

The Westerner Vol. 8 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Meet our outstanding teachers for 1987 • Governor Blanchard appoints two new Board of Trustees members • 'Grateful faculty praises Haenicke's vision and leadership • Among Alumni • Giving • OnCampus • Sports • Mathematics professor finds the right equation for success • Agriculture specialist has a down-to-earth classroom style • Teaching, in Latin or English, is a way of life for Groper • Alumnotes


The Westerner Vol. 8 No. 1, Western Michigan University Aug 1987

The Westerner Vol. 8 No. 1, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Honors College: Exemplifying Quality, Success For All Students • Distinguished Alumni Award winners remember their school days • Exceptional professor, dean earn Distinguished Service Awards • Corporate crime is the most deadly, sociologist concludes from his studies • There's always something new on campus • Western researchers seeking public input on package designs • Three students help develop solution to temporary flooding as part of research project • New staff built on principle of coaching continuity • Eight baseball, hockey players selected by professional teams • President's Club Associates speakers offer their thoughts on giving • Personal dreams, generosity …


The Westerner Vol. 7 No. 6, Western Michigan University Jun 1987

The Westerner Vol. 7 No. 6, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Two engineering programs added to regional offerings • Thirty-seven faculty members retire during 1986-87 after many years of dedicated service • Appointment of development administrator announced • Ten more prestigious Medallion Scholarships announced •and awarded • Michigan Bell executive named 1986 'volunteer of the year' • Endowed lectureship created • Having a will insures that your wishes are carried out • Seasons end for three sports; Western' s athletes turn in fine performances • Among Alumni • Planning is well on the way for Homecoming • Class of 1962 schedules silver anniversary reunion in conjunction with Homecoming • Alumnotes …


The Westerner Vol. 7 No. 5, Western Michigan University Apr 1987

The Westerner Vol. 7 No. 5, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Pushing, pulling, twisting limits some product's usefulness, study says • Kellogg Foundation grant focuses on strengthening preparation of administrators • Investigating all financial aid options a must today • College of Health and Human Services has long tradition of service, academic excellence • Number of freshman applications up about 30 percent • 'Traditional' students becoming more 'nontraditional' • Choosing a good health club, requires expending energy • Dybek named one of thirteen Michiganians of the Year • Robots getting a bad rap because of improper use, robotics specialist says • Medical science could reverse trend toward sexual equality • …


The Westerner Vol. 7 No. 4, Western Michigan University Feb 1987

The Westerner Vol. 7 No. 4, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Western is first post-secondary institution in the country to have a fully automated loan processing system for GSLs • Association says WMU's residence halls are the best • Colorado administrator named provost and vice president • Health and Human Services celebrates tenth anniversary • Renner named libraries dean • Record enrollment set during winter • 'The school on the hilltop' has undergone dramatic changes • Retired provost reviews his thirty-year association with Western • Board authorizes $8.8 million telecommunications contract • Trustees elect new officers • Post will strengthen Western's regional leadership role • Self-instructional programs just keep growing …